4.0 amp motor 13" cutting path/0.065" line electric trimmer (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER C944.514360
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Instruction Manual 25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 16 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 0944.514360 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Center Section Service & Adjustments Parts and Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO (2.) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc,, will repair or replace...
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AND STORAGE line at proper length. • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame- • Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- ter Craftsman® brand line. Never fore storing or transporting in vehicle. use wire, rope, string, etc. • Empty the fuel tank before storing or •...
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• Store unit and fuel in area where Users who operate power tools on a fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or continual and regular basis must mon- open flames from water heaters, itor closely their physical condition electric motors or switches, fur- the condition of this tool.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE We recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a A(_-WARNING: Be sure to read ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by the fuel information in the safety rules mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1...
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IMPORTANT Primer Bulb Experience indicates that a lcohol blended fuels ( called gasohol orusing ethanol ormethanol) can attract mois- ture which l eads t oseparation formation ofacids d uring storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system o fan engine while i nstorage. Toavoid e n- \ Choke...
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE Do not run the engine at a higher Move the choke lever to the HALF speed than necessary. The cutting CHOKE position. line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower 2.
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• The tipofthe line does t he cutting. SCALPING - The scalping technique You will a chieve the best perform- removes unwanted vegetation down ance and minimum line wear b ynot to the ground. Hold the bottom of the crowding the line into the cutting trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) area.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments, CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts After each use Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation...
12-1/2 feet (3.8 tive equipment and observe all safety meters) of 0.080" (2 mm) diameter precautions, Craftsman _ brand line. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory, Ad ustments may be A(_-WARNING: Never use wire,...
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Run engine at least 5 min- reach sparks or open flames from utes after adding stabilizer. water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ,J_.WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. ]*ROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not t. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in start.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND should contact your nearest authorized OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- service centre or call Sears Canada at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY COM- mental Protection Agency/Environ- ment Canada and Sears Canada, MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty pe- Inc., are pleased to explain the emis- riod begins on the date the small off- sions control system warranty on your road engine is purchased.
centres. Call 1-800-469-4663. MAIN- EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY TENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE- PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte- PARTS: Any Sears Canada approved nance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The replacement part used in the perfor- mance of any warranty maintenance owner is responsible for the perfor-...